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sis

noun (informal)

«sis» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal, slang) Short for "sister", used when talking to or about your sister. tree →
(slang) A friendly name for a close female friend. tree →
In old folk tales, Sis is a friendly way to address a woman or female animal, as in "Sis Cow". tree →

In the lessons

Used in real speech and casual texts: "Hey sis, can I borrow your bike?" Never in formal writing. Phrases: little sis, big sis.

Examples

Hey sis, wait for me! tree →
My big sis helps me with homework. tree →
My little sis is only four. tree →
Thanks, sis, you're the best! tree →
(slang) Love your hair, sis! tree →
Sis and I share a bedroom. tree →
"'Howdy, Sis Cow,' sez Brer Rabbit, sezee. tree →

Note

Informal short form; in writing use "sister". Brother's short form is "bro". In a maths problem "my sis" is just my sister: one person.

On Mova

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